How to Pronounce "wasp"
word
/ˈwɑsp/
WAHSP
/wˈɒsp/
WOSP
Definition
A flying insect with a thin body and a narrow waist, often with yellow and black stripes. Wasps can sting and are commonly seen in gardens or near food outdoors.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈwɑsp/
British English
/wˈɒsp/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAHSP
UK
WOSP
Listen in Context
A wasp is flying near the window.
He was stung by a wasp in the garden.
There is a wasp nest in the tree.
Don't leave your soda open outside, or a wasp might crawl in.